Photo by Jiuquan Crescent Lake - Take a selfie with the tree and bench.

Jiuquan Crescent Lake - Take a selfie with the tree and bench.

Photo by Crescent Lake - Taking a photo with red railing rockeries and green plants.

Crescent Lake - Taking a photo with red railing rockeries and green plants.

Photo by Crescent Lake - Shooting the "Drunk and Carefree" wooden sign and sculptures outside the frontier.

Crescent Lake - Shooting the "Drunk and Carefree" wooden sign and sculptures outside the frontier.

Photo by Crescent Spring - Take a photo with the red wall featuring the characters "Crescent Spring".

Crescent Spring - Take a photo with the red wall featuring the characters "Crescent Spring".

Diagonal composition, utilizing the diagonal lines of bamboo to guide the viewer’s gaze, with lanterns unevenly distributed to enhance the sense of movement. The framing should include the foreground bamboo lanterns, similar decorations in the midground, and the background of sand dunes and clear blue sky, while retaining the texture of the square’s surface to showcase the overall atmosphere and sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shot. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 110 RMB per person (peak season), 80 RMB per person (off-season); ② Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Jiuquan Crescent Lake - Bamboo Lanterns in the Square and Sand Dunes

Photo by Crescent Lake - Take a photo with the desert dunes

Crescent Lake - Take a photo with the desert dunes

The model is positioned in the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a level angle. The composition includes a wooden walkway in the foreground, lush green vegetation in the mid-ground, and distant mountains in the background, enhancing the depth of the scene. The model stands sideways with arms crossed in front of her chest and her head slightly turned, creating a natural and storytelling pose. A wide-angle lens is used to capture the full environment and seamlessly integrate the model with the surroundings.

Mingsha Mountain and Yueya Spring - Taking a photo with vegetation and distant mountains beside the wooden railing.

The photographer adopts a bird's-eye view, shooting downwards from a high vantage point to showcase the Crescent Moon Spring and the surrounding desert and sunset in their entirety. The composition divides the frame into three main sections: the foreground desert, the mid-ground featuring the Crescent Moon Spring and ancient architecture, and the background with the sunset and the horizon, creating a rich and layered image. The lens captures a wide range of the desert and sky, enhancing the sense of depth and visual impact, and emphasizing the vastness and grandeur of the desert landscape. 1. Travel Tips: The ticket price is 110 RMB, valid for 3 days. Graduates of 2025 can enter for free. 2. Additional Advice: The best time to visit is from 18:00 to 21:00 to avoid the harsh sun and enjoy the breathtaking sunset.

Dunhuang Crescent Lake - Aerial view of Crescent Lake